Success in the ISFL can, and does, mean many things to me. First off, the most important measure of success in my opinion is finding a team that you fit into and like the culture of their locker room. It feels good to win, but I find what I’ve enjoyed the most in the ISFL is making new friends from all around the world and having a good time hanging out with them, even if it's only in a virtual world. You see players in this league move on quickly from teams they don’t feel at home in. I feel very lucky that I’ve found those things in the Birddogs and Wraiths locker rooms. Of course, winning on the field is also awesome, and I think can also be part of what makes a player feel successful. Championships and awards make you feel like your virtual player is actually doing something and contributing to your team. Even if it's only a nomination, it's satisfying to know that your peers are recognizing that you’ve made an impact as a player or user. One thing I don’t find important to me as a measure of success is beating a specific team. Honestly, I’ve made friends of some kind on almost every team in the league and so I don’t get any further satisfaction for winning over a rival than I would otherwise.
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